--- title: "NEA Phase 2 CPA 1 (Central England 1) (Note: Published for completeness, see description for details)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-db5b2d57-8570-44ec-a2b2-396faec71978" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-db5b2d57-8570-44ec-a2b2-396faec71978" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-db5b2d57-8570-44ec-a2b2-396faec71978.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-db5b2d57-8570-44ec-a2b2-396faec71978.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS" published: "2021-04-29" --- # NEA Phase 2 CPA 1 (Central England 1) (Note: Published for completeness, see description for details) Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-db5b2d57-8570-44ec-a2b2-396faec71978 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-db5b2d57-8570-44ec-a2b2-396faec71978) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-db5b2d57-8570-44ec-a2b2-396faec71978.json) ## Summary The Department for Work and Pensions has completed the procurement process for the contract titled "NEA Phase 2 CPA 1 (Central England 1)." This contract, which falls under the education and training services category, was valued at £2,277,947 and involved an open procurement method. The contract period ran from 31st March 2017 to 31st December 2020, and the tender period concluded on 4th November 2016. The primary delivery address is located in Leeds, West Midlands, United Kingdom. This contract represents a significant opportunity for businesses that specialise in mentoring and financial assistance services, particularly those geared towards individuals transitioning into self-employment. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to compete, as the contract supports the New Enterprise Allowance scheme aimed at Universal Credit participants looking to establish their own businesses. Companies with expertise in providing training, mentoring, and start-up support could find substantial growth opportunities through engagement in similar future contracts. ## Notice The New Enterprise Allowance scheme was designed to support the move into self-employment for those people who want to start their own business. The NEA Phase 2 extends this support to some Universal Credit participants already self employed. It provides Mentoring support and financial assistance (NEA allowance for new business start ups) to Participants who satisfy eligibility and are referred to the scheme by Jobcentre Plus Districts - Birmingham & Solihull (This contract award was not published at the time of award. It has been published for transparency purposes to provide a record of existing departmental contracts). ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a8e20c90-b765-4792-8c96-d467de95cd7e | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 29 Apr 2021 | | Submission deadline | 4 Nov 2016 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 27 Mar 2017 | | Contract period | 30 Mar 2017 - 31 Dec 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £2,277,947 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £2,277,947 | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS | | Locality | LEEDS | | Post town | Leeds | | Postcode | LS2 7UA | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire | | ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds | | Local authority | Leeds | | Electoral ward | Little London & Woodhouse | | Westminster constituency | Leeds Central and Headingley | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | PEOPLEPLUS GROUP | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services ## Release History - 29 Apr 2021 at 13:37 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a8e20c90-b765-4792-8c96-d467de95cd7e - 27 Apr 2021 at 07:59 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a8e20c90-b765-4792-8c96-d467de95cd7e - 23 Oct 2020 at 09:34 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a8e20c90-b765-4792-8c96-d467de95cd7e - 23 Oct 2020 at 08:25 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a8e20c90-b765-4792-8c96-d467de95cd7e - 20 Oct 2020 at 16:39 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a8e20c90-b765-4792-8c96-d467de95cd7e - 14 Oct 2020 at 11:35 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a8e20c90-b765-4792-8c96-d467de95cd7e - 18 Apr 2018 at 16:59 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a8e20c90-b765-4792-8c96-d467de95cd7e ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a8e20c90-b765-4792-8c96-d467de95cd7e 29th April 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/866b3936-1193-45f2-bbb9-556898ef7ae1 CPA 01 CV01 (PRaP) Covid 19 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/141a569a-da07-48cb-9919-1834ed311762 CPA 01 CV02 (Change Control) Covid 19 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8c568474-212f-4a5e-a45e-c3d40b18a73f CPA 01 CV03 (Interim Pay) Covid 19 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f88a97f0-8c46-4217-8b8c-3d35536f28bf CPA 01 CV04 (Cost+ Model) Covid 19 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8918f058-9e95-4f96-918a-c3110f0f171f CPA 01 CV05.1 (IT Application) - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0555da5f-ca3e-43f3-bb3e-427a2b7a8916 CV08 NEA CPA01 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/99fcccbe-a423-4f8a-bb94-743d42b2c403 CV04 NEA CPA01 Amendment Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/89c80523-5c2c-4b3d-909f-6175258eb3eb CV10 Merlin ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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